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3.
Power Line Safety
• Determine if any part of the
equipment, load line or load
(including rigging and lifting
accessories), if operated up to
the equipment's maximum
working radius in the work zone,
could get closer than 20 feet to a
power line.
1926.1408(a)(2)

4.
Power Line Safety
• Option (1)--Deenergize and
ground. Confirm from the utility
owner/operator that the power
line has been deenergized and
visibly grounded at the worksite.
1926.1408(a)(2)

5.
Power Line Safety
• Option (2)--20 foot clearance.
Ensure that no part of the
equipment, load line, or load
(including rigging and lifting
accessories), gets closer than 20
feet to the power line by
implementing the measures
specified in paragraph (b) of this
section.
1926.1408(a)(2)

6.
Power Line Safety
• Option (3)-- Determine the line's
voltage and the minimum
approach distance permitted
under Table A
1926.1408(a)(2)

7.
Power Line Safety
• Option (2) or Option (3) of this
section, all of the following
requirements must be met
• Conduct a planning meeting
• Erect and maintain an elevated
warning line, barricade, or line of
signs
• Implement at least one of the
following measures: proximity alarm,
dedicated spotter, device that
automatically warns the operator
when to stop movement, device that
automatically limits range of
movement, OR insulating link/device
1926.1408(b)
Barricades with spotters. Meeting conducted before
lift.

8.
Inspections
• A competent person must begin
a visual inspection prior to each
shift the equipment will be used,
which must be completed before
or during that shift.
1926.1412(d)(1)

9.
Inspections
• Each month the equipment is in
service it must be inspected in
accordance with paragraph (d)
of this section
1926.1412(e)(1)

10.
Inspections
• The following information must be
documented and maintained by
the employer that conducts the
inspection:
• The items checked and the results
of the inspection.
• The name and signature of the
person who conducted the
inspection and the date.
• This document must be retained
for a minimum of three months.
1926.1412(e)(3)(i)

11.
Inspections
• At least every 12 months the
equipment must be inspected by
a qualified person
1926.1412(f)(1)

12.
Inspections
• The equipment must be annually
inspected for all of the following:
• Equipment structure (including the
boom and, if equipped, the jib):
• Structural members: Deformed,
cracked, or significantly corroded.
• Bolts, rivets and other fasteners:
loose, failed or significantly
corroded.
• Welds for cracks.
• And many more………..
1926.1412(f)(2)

13.
Operations
• The employer must comply with
all manufacturer procedures
applicable to the operational
functions of equipment,
including its use with
attachments.
1926.1417(a)

14.
Operations
• The procedures applicable to the
operation of the equipment,
including rated capacities (load
charts), recommended operating
speeds, special hazard warnings,
instructions, and operator's
manual, must be readily
available in the cab at all times
for use by the operator.
1926.1417(c)(1)

15.
Operations
• Whenever there is a concern as
to safety, the operator must
have the authority to stop and
refuse to handle loads until a
qualified person has determined
that safety has been assured.
1926.1418

16.
Operations
• During operations requiring
signals, the ability to transmit
signals between the operator
and signal person must be
maintained. If that ability is
interrupted at any time, the
operator must safely stop
operations requiring signals until
it is reestablished and a proper
signal is given and understood.
1926.1419(f)

17.
Operations
• The employer of the signal
person must ensure that each
signal person meets the
Qualification Requirements
(paragraph (c) of this section)
prior to giving any signals
1926.1428(a)

18.
Operations
• The employer must make the
documentation for whichever
option is used available at the
site while the signal person is
employed by the employer
1926.1428(a)(3)